Layer Cake, Carriacou

Best months: Jan–Apr

Protected Area

South Carricou Islands

Why dive here

With 292+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, humpback whales, nurse sharks and orcas - Layer Cake, Carriacou offers some of Carriacou's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

Best timeJan–Apr

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Humpback Whales, Nurse Sharks and Orcas · 292+ species recorded

Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October

CharacterReef dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Layer Cake lives up to its name, a series of rocky ledges stacked on top of each other, creating dramatic overhangs and swim-throughs. It’s on the south side of Carriacou, meaning those currents can really rip, so this site is definitely one for experienced divers. When it’s running, you’ll want to have good buoyancy and be ready to work a bit, but the rewards are there. We’ve seen nurse sharks tucked under ledges and Caribbean reef sharks patrolling the deeper water. Visibility here is often exceptional, usually pushing 25 meters, letting you appreciate the sheer scale of the formations. Look closely in the crevices and you might spot a Flamefish or a shy Dusky Cardinalfish. Our favourite part? Drifting past those tiered rocks, feeling the power of the water, and keeping an eye out for eagle rays gliding past in the blue. It’s a proper Caribbean adrenaline dive, a bit of a workout, but worth every fin kick.